mercenary.

❝ She has a mouth like unswept glass when you least expect it she cuts you. ❞ citizen - housed in district delta - equipped with a wooden sword + armsthrift

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          ❝ Dufooooooort. If I had put myself up on the auction, would you have put money down? ❞ She's just curious, that's all. This doesn't anything.

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♦ — “If you still don’t understand, then we’re done here Severa! Gods! Would it kill you to consider the feelings of who you’re talking to for ONCE in your life!? That if I’m taking something personally I might have a REASON!? Whatever." There she go.

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          ❝ You know, I was going to apologize but since you're getting so up in arms I feel more inclined not to, if you want to have your feelings considered then stop jumping to conclusions when you shouldn't! I've not spoken a word to you for quite awhile and because I decide to laugh over a stupid joke you're up in arms ready to call off our friendship? Hurtful. Leave then if that's now you feel. Come back when you're not acting so silly. ❞ And there it is.

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♦ — “That’s easy for you to say, isn’t it? Everyone loves you and the others, you don’t even have to try to get attention! I’m seldom acknowledged, and even them I’m treated like a child! If you can’t understand the difference between laughing with someone and laugh AT someone, then perhaps you’re the one who needs to grow up!”

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          ❝ Nah..are we really doing this right now, over a joke? Over a little laugh? You act like I just tied you up and dragged you across the ground or something. I really cannot believe you're upset over something like this. You're taking it too personally and I'm not going to apologize when I didn't mean any harm. Please, just go play with your friend. ❞

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♦ — “Liar!? That’s a terribly rude accusation to make…! Almost as rude as, say, not defending your friend? Oh, but you’d know all about that, wouldn’t you Severa. Since it’s fun to laugh at me, right? Or maybe we just weren’t friends to begin with? Either way, noted.”

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          ❝ Gods, if you're going to get upset about me laughing over a little joke then perhaps you need to grow up a little. I can laugh and still be your friend. ❞

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     "S-Severa! Is that true?!”

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          ❝ What in Gods name do I look like? No it isn't true! She's just jealous and making up unnecessary things! ❞

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♦ — “This one time, Severa reaaaaaally had to go in the forest. There was no toilet paper, so guess what she used? Lucina’s cape! She never told her, though…”

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          ❝ That never happened you liar! Be quiet before I sew your lips shut! ❞

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          ❝ I always decide to show my face at the worst of times. ❞

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皇后 — This child had attitude. Was that a bad thing? Arguably, yes, but there was usually underlying reasons for such behaviour. Who was she to assume? To label? She wasn’t. The world she envisioned had no room for that sort of mentality.

“Ah. is that so? I see…" Hakuei mused, smiling softly. The best way to handle these types was to not allow their attitude to affect your own. "Then I suppose I should get acquainted with ‘the rest of you’? I am Ren Hakuei, first Imperial Princess of the Kou Empire." Folding her arms together, she bowed in traditional greeting.

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          It's a bit surprising that she wasn't met back with a smart remark or attitude, but whatever she's not complaining. Lady looked too proper to even be fierce. ❝ Yeah, maybe you should. Or don't, it doesn't make much of a difference here. ❞ 

          ❝ Severa, just Severa will do fine. You're not the first princess I know of, so don't expect to get treated like royalty and addressed properly. You're just like everybody else here. ❞ Maybe that was a little too harsh, but that's just how she is.

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皇后 — “This isn’t… where is this?" The last she’d heard, Judar and her younger brother had killed the empress and occupied the nation’s capital. Yet this was nowhere recognizable, not in the least.

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          ❝ It's a city, obviously. The fact that you're painfully oblivious to your surroundings means you just got here. Better familiarize yourself with this place, lady. You won't be leaving anytime soon. You're stuck with the rest of us. ❞ Sheesh, what was it with new people acting like they were completely lost?

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our eyes locked across the room and i said fuck not you again

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「 Her reaction afterwards is a dead giveaway, too. Dufort had gotten used to how she acted, and that meant he was able to spot her mannerisms a mile away. The tone in her voice, the way her fists ball like she’s ready to sock him in the face? All Severa. She wasn’t entirely fond of him for the fact he was no-holds-barred whenever he spoke, which was really her own problem, not his. It’s not his fault she keeps interpreting his blunt statements as insults against her.

He doesn’t move to avoid the fist that smacks his suit-clad shoulder, only side-glancing her with green behind black. Her punch is hard, but he’s dealt with far worse in the past. Only a light shrug of the shoulders follows her bizarre accusation, tone bland and unempathetic as always. 」

I wasn’t planning on complimenting you. I was stating a fact.

「 He then finally takes the time to actually take in her attire. If it was honesty she was fishing for, then….」

You look fine.

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          An audible scoff can be heard as her fist falls right back to her side. She hadn't expected much of a reaction from him, he was always emotionless, uncaring, as if he thought everything he said was the truth. It was honesty and truthfully? It irritated her. Lips purse as he speaks and she listens, begrudgingly. Of all the people she could've run into at this huge get together, it just had to be him and while she had  to admit he did look rather..stunning in that suit of his, it wouldn't let him off the hook so easy with her. ❝ This is why you'll never get a girlfriend. ❞ and it's said matter-of-factly as if she knows he'll never be lucky enough, as long as that stone-cold attitude remained.

          But she is taken off-guard when he gives her a genuine compliment and for a moment, she'd glance down at herself, reminding herself that she did indeed look fine, possibly one of the best dressed here and though it wasn't much, it was the first time he'd taken the time to say something good about her. It's about time, really. ❝ Yeah--well, ❞ and she is at an utter loss of what to say after, but she is quick to jump back to her snarky attitude. ❝ Don't you mean beautiful? Gorgeous? Breath taking, maybe? I'm more than just 'fine'. ❞ she's not settling, he should know it by now.

          ❝ Did you come alone? Huh? ❞

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our eyes locked across the room and i said fuck not you again

「 So this is what it was like, huh. He’d never been to a formal event in his life, not really being out in the open world for more than 2 years. Travelling around, he’d really never had a chance.It wasn’t that exciting, but then again he hadn’t really done anything yet.

Adjusting the plain black mask over his face, ringed eyes swept over the floor and over every person hidden (and some not-so-hidden) behind everything from cloth to steel wire. Some people sure went all out for these things. His was relatively normal…he’d simply went with what he could find that would fit the criteria. It’s not like he was a big fan of making himself extravagant.

Moving out of the way of someone behind him without looking, Dufort gently brushed against a smaller girl going by, and casting a glance towards her made the click of familiarity set in.Sure, she did have something obscuring some of her face, but he’d seen her close up enough to recognize her despite that. Flaming red hair, delicate features, and the way she carried herself…he didn’t really need to consult the Answer Talker for it. 」

You’re not that hard to recognize.

「 It’s less of an insult and more of a simple statement.However, simply because of the way he says it, it might be seen as otherwise. 」

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          A grand event like this was surely not going to be missed by the redhead. She'd went and picked out the most expensive dress she could find in order to attend, it was a girl's duty to look beautiful for the night after all. This hadn't been the first ball she had ever been to, but it had been the first masquerade. With a mask hiding her identity, she figures no one has to even know it's her when they dance and so she goes along with it whenever she is asked, but declines. No one here seemed good enough for her. All she does is pace around uncomfortably the entire time, waiting for the right one to ask.

          It isn't until she bumps into a stranger that she turns to hurriedly apologize to them, only to be met with harsh word saying that she wasn't that hard to recognize. For a moment, she's not sure who it is--but it all clicks into place when she notices their familiar appearance.  ❝ You-- ❞ is how she'd begin, balling her fists.

           ❝ Dufort! ❞ angrily, she moves to punch his shoulder now. Honestly, how dare he say something like that to her.  ❝ You really have no idea how to compliment a girl, do you? Not even for one night? ❞

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2015 Masquerade Ball Attire -- Severa

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On Severa’s doorstep waits a gift adorned with a light blue bow. Tucked inside this giftbox are a pair of leg warmers, kitted gloves, and a scarf to match! Inigo has also made sure to include a few sweet pastries inside a festive paper bag along with a card.

Even this darling ice queen must keep warm durring these few winter months, and I found that these are precisely your color! Merry  Christmas, Severa, and apologies for the  missing cherry on top! I simply couldn’t  help myself, but allow me to make it up to you one of these days soon!

                                       —Inigo

          ❝ ..Idiot. ❞ Is what she says, but she is very grateful for his gift to her. He’d thought about her enough to get her gifts he knew she’d like and well..she’d have to thank him for it later.

          ❝ But..thank you, Inigo. ❞ She loves all that he bought her.

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On Severa’s doorstep is a gift basket. It’s not much, but the genuineness is there. In the basket is some candies - peppermints, a box of chocolates, some sweets from the bakery - flowers, a hand knitted scarf and a pendant. On the basket is a note.

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To my dearest friend,

     I’m… always overjoyed to see you again. As silly as it sounds, I’ve truly missed your company. You and Cynthia were always my closest companions next to Gerome and I feel lighter knowing that I’m not alone anymore.

     I hope you like the pendant. I wanted to get you something beautiful, something to match you. I’m not good at picking jewelry out but I did my best. Regardless, I think you’ll think it.

     Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, for your dedication and friendship. I truly care about you.

     Happy Holidays, Severa.

                                               ❀ Lucina

          It’s strange how she hadn’t been expecting anything, yet here she was with three gifts from the people whom she considered the most important to her. The pendent is beautiful and this surprises her, because Lucina had never been the best at choosing gifts when it came to her taste in fashion. It’s a nice surprise and she appreciates the gesture. She’ll have to see about spending some time with her soon. ❝ Thank you, Lucina. Happy holidays to you as well. ❞

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Cordelia was almost a little too excitable for her own good as she approached Severa and held out a red polkadotted box with a nice ribbon tying it together. "Merry Christmas Severa! I hope you like the presents!" in it you could find three bars of chocolates, assorted cakes, and a pink dress that was rather simple looking but nonetheless attractive.

          Not too soon after receiving her father's gift, her mother hadn't taken long to get over and deliver hers as well. Slowly unwrapping the present, she finds inside that the contents are definitely to her liking. She'd then set the box off to the side and move forward to wrap her arms around her mother's waist, pulling her into a tight embrace. It wasn't often that she did this, so the gesture is extra meaningful.

          ❝ Thank you, Mother. I love everything. Merry Christmas to you too..perhaps you, father and I can share these sweets. ❞

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He would have loved to hand you the present in person, but these days have been so busy and it is really hard to catch each other, alas Stahl neatly placed a box in front of your door. The wrapping is golden with green stripes and a blue bow on top of it. Attached to the bow is a card, neat and clean handwriting saying:

"Dear Severa,

   I wish you a Merry Christmas, may the Gods, Santa and his fairies give you the most wonderful presents. I would not know what to ask them for, because you are one of the most beautiful gifts to me, more I could ever have wished for. Thusly, I pray my gifts are to your liking!

I love you with all of my heart,

                Stahl.”

Unwrapping the box you will find a few dresses, which seem handmade. They look similiar to those you always look at when you the two of you go shopping, but your father could not afford. There are also your favoite fruits, surprisingly fresh and though it may appear silly, Stahl also included a plushie of a dog. It’s face looked funny to him, so he hoped looking at it would always make you laugh.

          ❝ Father.. ❞ It’s a pleasant surprise to find dresses that she’s had her eyes on when they were shopping together. She can’t even begin to think of the amount of money he had to pay in order for her to receive them. Plus, the dog plush is enough to make her smile even wider, but still shake her head. He really was her father.

          ❝ I’ll have to thank him later. ❞ She slowly folds the letter and puts it away for safekeeping. She might need it for later when she’s in a sour mood.

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Merry Christmas, Severa! It looks like Morgan's gotten you a gift! Inside you'll be finding a cute looking coin purse along with what looks to be some hair ties with little Pegasi at the end of them. There also looks like some pretty good looking chocolate in "gold" and "silver" wrapping.

          ❝ ...I see he went through all this trouble. ❞ holding the many gifts in her hands, she can't help but sigh and look down at them. She truly was grateful for everything she'd received from both Santa and her friend here, she'd have to remember to thank him later. It'll all be put to good use.